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About Form 1041, U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and TrustsInformation about Form 1041, U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts, including recent updates, related forms and instructions on how to file.
Form 1041
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PDF version of Form 1041.
Instructions for Form 1041
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Instructions explaining how to file Form 1041.
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Giving Tuesday is coming; now is a good time to review tax benefits for charitable giving
Tax Tip 2022-175, November 15, 2022 — The Tuesday after Thanksgiving marks Giving Tuesday when many people choose to make charitable donations. People making charitable donations for Giving Tuesday, or at any time during the year, should review whether their gift is tax-deductible.
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Individuals
Tax basics: Understanding the difference between standard and itemized deductions
Tax Tip 2023-03, January 10, 2023 — One of the first decisions taxpayers must make when completing a tax return is whether to take the standard deduction or itemize their deductions. There are several factors that can influence a taxpayer’s choice, including changes to their tax situation, any changes to the standard deduction amount and recent tax law changes.
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Individuals
Important tax reminders for people selling a home
Tax Tip 2022-78, May 19, 2022 — A lot of families move during the summer. Taxpayers who are selling their home may qualify to exclude all or part of any gain from the sale from their income when filing their tax return.
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Individuals
Most popular seminars at the 2023 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums now available online
IR-2023-190, Oct. 16, 2023 — Tax professionals who missed the 2023 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums last summer are now able to view and earn continuing education credits for 18 of the most popular seminars presented there.
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News Media, Tax Professionals
Santa Rosa County sisters sentenced to federal prison for embezzling over $844,000
May 23, 2025 — Kimberly Lovitt, of Pace, Florida, and Amy Williams, of Milton, Florida, were sentenced to 36 months and 18 months, respectively, in federal prison on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and filing false tax returns stemming from their embezzlement of funds from their employer. Michelle Spaven, Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced the sentences.
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News Media
Basic things all businesses should know about excise tax
Tax Tip 2022-116, August 1, 2022 — Excise tax is an indirect tax on specific goods, services and activities. Federal excise tax is usually imposed on the sale of things like fuel, airline tickets, heavy trucks and highway tractors, indoor tanning, tires, tobacco and other goods and services.
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Businesses
It’s important for taxpayers to know the difference between standard and itemized deductions
Tax Tip 2022-06, January 11, 2022 — Taxpayers have two options when completing a tax return, take the standard deduction or itemize their deductions. Most taxpayers use the option that gives them the lowest overall tax.
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Tax considerations when selling a home
Tax Tip 2023-81 June 14, 2023 — Many people move during the summer. Taxpayers who are selling their home may qualify to exclude all or part of any gain from the sale from their income when filing their tax return.
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Individuals
Annual exempt organization return: who must file
Summary of exceptions from requirement to file an annual exempt organization return (required by IRC 6033).
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Charities and Nonprofits
Choosing a retirement plan: Plan options
Starting a retirement savings plan can be easier than most people think. What's more, there are many retirement programs that provide tax benefits?to both employers and employees.
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Administrators